Author: John Newton, 1725-1807; John Rees, fl. 1859 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #583 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10 First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
2 ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
3 The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
4 Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
5 When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.
Topics: Funeral; Pastoral Care of the Sick; Penance; Comfort; Courage; Eternal Life; Grace; Guidance; Healing; Life; Light; Mercy; Pilgrimage; Praise; Salvation; Suffering; Trust; Unity; Victory over Sin and Death; Vision; Canons Languages: English Tune Title: NEW BRITAIN
Amazing Grace